![[Translate to English:] Advent in Meran](/fileadmin/_processed_/9/c/csm_langer-dienstag-meran_cf6662d02d.webp)
![[Translate to English:] Hotel Therme Meran im Winter](/fileadmin/_processed_/a/9/csm_hotel-therme-meran-winter_e166500ef9.webp)
December on video
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AdventLumagica at Trauttmansdorff
Light park in the gardens, every evening from 19 November.
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AdventGlowing gardens
Thousands of lights among ponds and trees.
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AdventLumagica with children
An evening stroll for the whole family.
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WinterSkiing on Merano 2000
Slopes, lifts and huts around the top station.
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What's in season in and around Merano in December
![[Translate to English:] Tappeinerweg](/fileadmin/_processed_/5/1/csm_tappeinerweg-meran-00631-1024x683_a98326e459.webp)
![[Translate to English:] Lauben in Meran im Advent](/fileadmin/_processed_/7/d/csm_christkindlmarkt-meran-08036-1-1024x683_5a3352bc9b.webp)
![[Translate to English:] Meran 2000 im Winter](/fileadmin/_processed_/7/3/csm_meran-2000-winter-2017-1024x495_b340c14121.webp)
![[Translate to English:] Therme Meran](/fileadmin/_processed_/5/6/csm_therme-16-1-4_abafd87711.webp)
![[Translate to English:] Lichttunnel bei Lumagica in den Gärten von Trauttmansdorff](/fileadmin/_processed_/0/6/csm_lumagica-meran-lichttunnel_883fe7bee0.webp)
![[Translate to English:] Süßes am Meraner Christkindlmarkt](/fileadmin/_processed_/d/e/csm_meraner-weihnacht-2016-08099-1024x682_259abc1bb0.webp)
![[Translate to English:] Karussell am Meraner Christkindlmarkt](/fileadmin/_processed_/b/e/csm_meraner-weihnacht-2016-08141-1024x682_5771de712f.webp)
Winter on Merano 2000
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Merano 2000On the Kesselberg
Skiers at the Kesselberg top station, with the snowy summit above.
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Merano 2000The Kesselberg hut from above
The drone flies over the snow-covered Kesselberg hut.
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Merano 2000Up to the slopes
By chairlift over the snowy slope on Merano 2000.
In December
Christmas markets, lights and concerts in December 2026
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from 26 Nov Merano Christmas MarketSpa promenade · opening Thu 26 Nov at 5 pm
From 26 November to 6 January the spa promenade, Piazza della Rena and Piazza Terme turn into a Christmas market, with concerts, a children's programme, customs and crafts.
Stalls Sun–Thu 10 am–7 pm, Fri, Sat and public holidays 10 am–8 pm; food and drink until 9 pm or 10.30 pm. Closed on 25 December.
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from 19 Nov Lumagica – light park in the Gardens of TrauttmansdorffGardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle · until 10 Jan 2027, daily 4.30–9 pm
The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff turn into a light park with handmade light installations, an outing for the whole family.
Theme 2026: “Time travel”. Open from 19 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 daily from 4.30 to 9 pm, closed on 24 December. Tickets online or at the ticket office.
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from 18 Nov Forst Christmas ForestForst brewery garden, Lagundo · until 6 Jan 2027, 10 am–11.45 pm
Over a hundred Christmas trees, fire bowls and heated huts in the Forst brewery garden, plus Christmas beer and a skittle alley.
Closed on: 23 and 24 Nov, 30 Nov and 1 Dec, 14 and 15 Dec and 24 Dec.
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from 27 Nov Lagundo Christmas MarketChurch square, Lagundo · until 3 Jan 2027
Small Christmas market in Lagundo's village centre with live music in the afternoon, a children's workshop and an ice rink by the Thalguterhaus. Every Saturday from 5 pm there is a show kitchen at the wood stove with free tastings.
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from 27 Nov Sterntaler Christmas Market in LanaCapuchin garden, Lana · Advent weekends 10 am–7.30 pm
23 stalls with local crafts, pony rides, puppet theatre and a children's bakery. Open 27–29 Nov, 4–8 Dec, 11–13 Dec and 18–20 Dec, on 24 Dec until 2 pm; food and drink until 9 pm.
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Sat 5 – Tue 8 Dec Castle Advent in ScenaCourtyard of Scena Castle · 11 am–7 pm · free entry
“Dishes with a history” at lovingly decorated stalls, traditional crafts to watch and a children's programme in the courtyard of Scena Castle.
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Thu 31 Dec New Year's Eve in MeranoPiazza Terme
Merano celebrates New Year's Eve on Piazza Terme; the Christmas market is open until 3.30 pm that day.
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Every Saturday Merano farmers' marketVia Galilei
Every Saturday farmers from the area sell fruit, vegetables, cheese and speck on Via Galilei.
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![[Translate to English:] Stand am Meraner Christkindlmarkt](/fileadmin/archiv/content/md/christkindlmarkt-Meran-mercatino-merano-2k-06553-1-1024x682.jpg)
![[Translate to English:] Wochenende in Meran](/fileadmin/_processed_/4/5/csm_asfaltart-03129-1024x682_16d00a26de.webp)
An Advent break in Merano?
Christmas Market, Lumagica and the Terme: find the right place to stay in the hotel finder.